Welcome to the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management. In more than thirty years of service, the department has produced numerous leaders in the leisure service industry through the Chicagoland region, the state of Illinois, and the nation. As a relatively small department, students have substantial interaction with their instructors. Faculty members are closely allied with the professional community, and the coursework emphasizes a combination of theory, application, and real-world experience.
As a professional in recreation administration, the driving force of career success is a focus on making a difference in the lives of the people, customers, and clients we serve as professionals. Within this discipline students will become part of a profession promoting life satisfaction, fitness, health and wellness, psychological well-being, quality of life, creativity and cultural heritage. If you like working with people of all ages, promoting healthy lifestyles and possess a burning desire to serve others; a career in recreation administration is for you.